Sweet Pork Stew

Bread'n'Butter's Note:

I found this recipe in a Life magazine a few years ago. As the article says, it is just as good with a glass of wine and guests as it is with a cold beer in front of the TV.

• Total Time: 33 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder , cut into 1-inch pieces
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , separated
• 1 ½ cups onions , chopped
• 1 ½ cups carrots , chopped
• 1 ½ cups celery , chopped
• 2 whole garlic cloves , peeled
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 potatoes , scrubbed and chopped into 1/2 in cubes
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil , chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup red wine

Directions:

1. Season meat with S/P. Heat 3-4 quart saute pan over med-high heat. Add 1 tablespoons EVOO, and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, add the meat and brown it deeply on all sides (7-10 minutes). Remove from heat and let sit on a plate.
2. Add remaining oil, onions, carrots, celery and garlic cloves. Saute stirring frequently, until veggies are just beginning to soften (about 4 minutes).
3. Return meat to the pan, and add broth, potatoes, basil and bay leaf. Bring broth to a boil, then reduce heat to med-low. Add wine. Let simmer for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to low.
4. Cook over low heat for 3 hours. Taste periodically, add S/P if needed. After removing heat, discard bay leaf, and serve hot.

Reviews

[threeovens]

Very tasty and easy to make pork stew. I followed the recipe, but put everything in my pressure cooker for the final cooking to save time. Made for Fall 2011 PAC.

[Sydney Mike]

Although I did follow this recipe right on down, with just the 2 of us for this stew, I cut it in half! Absolutely delicious, & my other half thoroughly appreciated me making this & using something other than chicken! Hearty, filling! What could be better! Thanks for posting it! [Made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in this Spring's Pick A Chef]